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Making strides, in hopes of diminishing violence against women, has been a supreme collaboration by several entities from within the East Central University community, across the state of Oklahoma, and throughout the nation.

Three members from the Oklahoma Baptist University Music Faculty will perform a concert on Friday, Oct. 26, at 7:30 p.m. at the Ataloa Theatre of the Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts on the East Central University campus.

The family of the late Dr. Maria Yolanda Forero-Villegas has donated her vast book and periodical collection to East Central University’s Linscheid Library.

The assistant professor of English and languages, who came to ECU in 2011, died last spring. She taught all levels of Spanish at ECU as well as introductory French.

“It really is a wonderful donation and a big addition to our collection,” said Adriana Lancaster, dean of the library and distance education. “Dr. Forero-Villegas was a valued member of the ECU faculty and is missed.”

Experience an “Unforgettable” performance by film and stage actor Jeff Obafemi Carr as he performs his one-man show “Route 66: Finding Nat King Cole” at East Central University’s Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 2. Tickets are $18 and may be purchased online at tickets.ecok.edu or at the box office the night of the show.

Transfer students to East Central University can enroll for the upcoming spring 2013 semester on Wednesday, Nov. 7. Students can check in at 12:30 p.m. as a brief orientation to ECU will take place. The students will also listen to guest speakers, be able to get their student identifications, meet with advisors from their department, enroll and take campus tours.

East Central University cheerleader Alicia Shakelford (center) is recognized during homecoming festivities with the James and Glenna Cranford $2,000 Scholarship Award. The award, which is given annually at homecoming to a member of the ECU cheerleading squad, was established by James Cranford in memory of his wife Glenna, a former ECU cheerleader. James passed away this past summer and the award was renamed in honor of both James and Glenna. Presenting the award was James and Glenna’s son, Mike Cranford (second from right).

Robert Langland, second from right, receives the 2012 Milam Award from East Central University President John R. Hargrave during halftime of the Tigers’ homecoming football game against Northwestern Oklahoma State at Norris Field on Oct. 6. The Milam Award is given out each year during homecoming to a former ECU football player who has distinguished himself in his chosen career. Langland is currently the vice-president for financial services and the chief accounting officer for the St. John Health System in Tulsa.

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